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The Battery Café - The Battery Café, 1 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, A1C 1E3, Canada

The Battery Café at 1 Duckworth Street, known for the antique ice cream sign over its door, hosts a live music evening as part of its regular weeknight lineup. The café has been repeatedly nominated for MusicNL's Venue of the Year.

Darrell Cooper & DC Electric, De la Paz Latin Band

Zimmy’s - St. John's, NL

Darrell Cooper and DC Electric open at 8pm, with De la Paz Latin Band taking the stage at 10pm, at Zimmy's in St. John's.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Braden Maher plays a live set at The Black Sheep.

The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery - The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery, 79-81 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, A1C 1J5, Canada

Nick Earle brings a live acoustic show to The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery on New Gower Street in St. John's, a regular Thursday-night booking at the downtown pub.

Harbourside Park - Water Street East, St. John';s, NL

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Jazz Nights brings live jazz to The Battery Café's intimate Duckworth Street space, a venue repeatedly nominated for MusicNL's Venue of the Year.

Majestic Theatre - St. John's, NL

A tribute show at the Majestic Theatre performing the songbook of Canadian folk legend Gordon Lightfoot.

JAG Soundhouse - St. John's, NL

Newfoundland folk-comedy trio Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers play JAG Soundhouse. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery - The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery, 79-81 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, A1C 1J5, Canada

Accordionist and vocalist Billie-Jo plays The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery, joined on stage by a rotating cast of musician friends.

Theatre Hill Stage - St. John's, NL

Theatre Hill Stage - St. John's, NL

Southern Echoes, a St. John's group playing since 2001, blends Southern Americana with Newfoundland musical tradition at Theatre Hill Stage on September 12, 2026, in a pay-what-you-can show.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Bob Muggeridge plays a solo set at The Battery Cafe on September 12.

The Ship Pub - 265 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL A1C 6H6

Juno Award winning folk singer-songwriter Old Man Luedecke headlines The Ship Pub on Duckworth Street on September 12. The Nova Scotia artist is known for his old-time banjo driven sound.

The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery - The Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery, 79-81 New Gower St, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, A1C 1J5, Canada

John Stone and Rodney Cooke play a live duo set at the Newfoundland Embassy Pub & Eatery on September 12, 2026.

O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub - 13 George Street, St. John's, NL

Alex Taylor hosts this weekly all-ages open mic at O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub on George Street.

O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub - 13 George Street, St. John's, NL

O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub on George Street hosts a weekly traditional Irish session, open to all players who want to sit in.

The Newfoundland Embassy - St. John's, NL

Ashwood Gardens leads this weekly kitchen party at The Newfoundland Embassy, carrying on the Newfoundland tradition of informal music and song.

Arts and Culture Centre - St. John's, NL

ABBA Revisited brings a tribute set of the Swedish pop group's catalogue to the Arts and Culture Centre, 7:30pm.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Daniel Murphy-Rowe hosts this weekly open mic at The Black Sheep on George Street, open to musicians of all levels.

The Newfoundland Embassy - St. John's, NL

Mike Hickey hosts a weekly open mic at The Newfoundland Embassy in St. John's, giving local musicians a chance to take the stage.

O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub - 13 George Street, St. John's, NL

Armondo Fowlow hosts a weekly open mic at O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub on George Street, open to any performer who wants to take the stage.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Musicians of all levels are welcome to sign up and play at the Battery Cafe's open mic on Duckworth Street on September 16. The event is free to attend.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Doug White & Driftwood play a live set at The Battery Cafe on Duckworth Street on September 17.

Ingrid Jones, Kalem Mahoney & Brad Power

Zimmy’s - St. John's, NL

Ingrid Jones opens at 8pm, with Kalem Mahoney and Brad Power following at 10pm, at Zimmy's in St. John's.

Harbourside Park - Water Street East, St. John';s, NL

Majestic Theatre - St. John's, NL

A tribute concert at the Majestic Theatre recreating the songs and sound of pop and soul singer Adele.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Dead Elvis, Order of the Precious Blood, and Rabot share a three-band bill at The Black Sheep on September 18, 19+, $15 or pay-what-you-can.

The Rock House - 8 George Street, St. John's, NL A1C 1H7

NL Latin Band throws its anniversary party at The Rock House on George Street in St. John's on September 18, playing salsa, merengue, and bachata for a night of live music and dancing.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Ol Billy Bob Boy takes the stage at The Battery Cafe on September 19, joined by Carole Bestvater and Sean Murray.

Holy Heart Theatre - 55 Bonaventure Ave, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

VOWR Radio hosts an evening of 1950s swing music at Holy Heart Theatre on September 19, featuring a band of Newfoundland musicians that includes former members of the Wonderful Grand Band.

Cabot Power Productions - 8 George Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Cabot Power celebrates the release of their new album with an early show at The Rock House on George Street. Special guest Baraka opens at 8pm, with Cabot Power taking the stage at 9pm.

The Black Sheep - St. John's, NL

Mark Feener, Crusher, Dick E & The Birds, and Michael Shallow share a four-act bill at The Black Sheep on September 19, $15 at the door.

Holy Heart Theatre - St. John's, NL

Irish folk group The High Kings bring their Rocky Road Tour to Holy Heart Theatre on September 20, performing their blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music.

Park Place Community Centre - 61 Park Avenue, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 1A3

Mackenzie Critch brings her full band to Park Place Community Centre in Mount Pearl for an all-ages show on September 21.

Suncor Energy Hall - St. John's, NL

The Florian Hoefner Groove Trio, with George Gogoe on bass and Zaynab Wilson on drums, plays a free noon-hour set of Brazilian, Cuban, Dominican, and Argentine rhythms at MUN's Suncor Energy Hall on September 22.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

The Battery Café on Duckworth Street hosts a free evening of music and storytelling, Songs and Stories by the Fireside, on September 23 at 7 PM.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Rev Dave Trio plays The Battery Cafe, the small Duckworth Street venue at the foot of Signal Hill that hosts live music most nights of the week.

200 Military Rd - 200 Military Road, St. John's, NL A1C 2E8

Father Ray Kelly, the Irish priest known for his viral singing, performs at the Cathedral Basilica on Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m.

Roger Howse & Sandy Morris, Kenny Butler & Greg Tobin

Zimmy’s - St. John's, NL

Roger Howse and Sandy Morris open the night at 8pm, with Kenny Butler and Greg Tobin taking the stage at 10pm, at Zimmy's in St. John's.

The Battery Cafe

FolQ hosts a folk open mic at the Battery Cafe on September 25 starting at 7pm with no cover, spotlighting music and art from local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists. Alison White hosts this edition of the recurring series.

Colonial Building - 90 Military Rd, St. John's, NL

JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter Kellie Loder performs an intimate concert at the historic Colonial Building on September 25, 2026, as part of Opera on the Avalon's Fall Festival.

Holy Heart Theatre - St. John's, NL

Country singer and comedian Sheila Williams brings her variety show Sure Why Not to Holy Heart Theatre, featuring music, comedy, and ventriloquism with guests Dana Parsons, Darrin Martin, and Craig Sharpe.

Landwash Brewery - 181 Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4L3

Festa Brazil St. John's brings a traditional Roda de Samba circle of live music and dancing to Landwash Brewery in Mount Pearl on September 26.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

MUN's Heart & Stroke Club hosts an open mic night at the Battery Cafe, with the stage open to any musician who wants to sign up and play.

Bannerman Brewing Co. - St. John's, NL

Sooky Couch Girls celebrate their new single with a release show at Bannerman Brewing Co. on Duckworth Street on September 27th.

Quidi Vidi Brewery - 35 Barrows Road, St. John's, NL A1A 0J9

Aline Deanna, Jordan Coaker, and Mallory Johnson perform original songs at Quidi Vidi Brewery in St. John's on September 28th at 6 PM.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Storm plays a live set at the Battery Cafe, the Duckworth Street venue known for hosting live music several nights a week.

The Irish Descendants, Mallory Johnson, Mark Bragg and The Butchers, Rachel Cousins

St. John's Convention Centre - 101 New Gower Street, St. John's, NL A1C 1J5

The 2026 MusicNL Awards Gala, the province's biggest night for music. Red carpet opens at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm, with performances from award nominees including The Irish Descendants, Mallory Johnson, Mark Bragg and The Butchers, and Rachel Cousins. All ages, reserved seating, tickets at tixr.com/e/201219.

The Battery Cafe - St. John's, NL

Duo Jude n Andrew perform a live set at The Battery Cafe, the intimate Duckworth Street venue at the foot of Signal Hill, on October 1, 2026.

Salt Beef Junkies, Baraka, Rosemary Lawton, KitchinParti

The Ship Pub - 265 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL A1C 1G9

MusicNL Week opens at The Ship with four short sets: Salt Beef Junkies at 9:00 pm, Baraka at 9:30, Rosemary Lawton at 10:00 and KitchinParti at 10:30. Entry is $25 at the door, or free with a MusicNL Week wristband.